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Kennesaw State University

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Kennesaw, GA

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Kennesaw State University is a public very large school in Kennesaw, GA, enrolling about 41,254 undergraduates. Kennesaw State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 69%. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $103,054/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate69%
SAT range1000–1220
ACT range19–26
Undergrads41,254
Yield (admits who enroll)49%
Next deadlineNov 2, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,008
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$57,552

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans33%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out53%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture$70,752/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$59,054/yr
Biology, General$57,435/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Construction Management$93,910/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$81,002/yr
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations$79,147/yr
International Business$78,523/yr
Accounting and Related Services$77,710/yr
Marketing$72,089/yr
Business/Managerial Economics$71,736/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$70,708/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$49,957/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$64,501/yr
Communication and Media Studies$59,675/yr
Journalism$54,360/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$47,723/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$96,481/yr
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$95,958/yr
Information Science/Studies$84,364/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$83,249/yr
Computer Programming$67,437/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$52,657/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$51,386/yr
Engineering
Computer Engineering$103,054/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$96,935/yr
Systems Engineering$89,696/yr
Mechanical Engineering$88,860/yr
Civil Engineering$83,012/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$91,329/yr
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General$89,729/yr
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$83,083/yr
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians$76,243/yr
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$51,417/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$50,587/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other$42,832/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$87,935/yr
Public Health$61,665/yr
History
History$43,954/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$55,033/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$79,833/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other$54,915/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$55,897/yr
Physical Sciences
Chemistry$56,784/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$50,645/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services, General$47,540/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$61,971/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$60,031/yr
Geography and Cartography$53,044/yr
Sociology$52,125/yr
Anthropology$47,179/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Film/Video and Photographic Arts$78,034/yr
Design and Applied Arts$57,755/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$47,221/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$38,348/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity5,912
Typical room charge$8,400
Typical board charge$4,547

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Kennesaw State University's acceptance rate?

Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA admits approximately 69% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Kennesaw State University?

Admitted students at Kennesaw State University typically score between 1000–1220 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Kennesaw State University?

Admitted students at Kennesaw State University typically score between 19–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Kennesaw State University cost?

Kennesaw State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,008 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Kennesaw State University?

Kennesaw State University's earliest deadline is Nov 2, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Kennesaw State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Kennesaw State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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